Sessions

Concurrent Session
MEGA SESSION Detecting Lies and Deception: Practical Skills for HR Professionals
Convention Center: Ballroom AB
Monday 06/20/2016 04:00 PM - 05:15 PM   Add to calendar
1.25 SHRM PDCs, 1.25 HR Credit | Competencies: Leadership & Navigation, Communication | Intended Audience: Mid-Level
Workplace Application:
You will learn how to spot signs of deception and truthfulness when negotiating, interviewing applicants, and investigating misconduct. 

While research shows that the average person is lied to twice a day, most people are extremely poor at spotting deception because they rely on inaccurate stereotypes about how people behave when they lie. This session includes videos case studies so you can learn how to spot signs of deception and truthfulness. This session will show you:

·         Which signs of deception are valid and which are based on myth (such as the mistaken beliefs that
          liars don't look you in the eye and are fidgety).

·         How to spot scientifically-validated signs of deception, including verbal and non-verbal cues.

·         How to spot signs of deception and truthfulness when conducting investigative interviews.

·         How to spot deception when interviewing and hiring applicants.

Michael Wade Johnson, Esq. Photo
Presenter:
Michael Wade Johnson, Esq., Chief Strategy Officer,
Traliant